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Uber suspends 240 users accounts over possible virus contact
World
February 2, 2020
Uber suspends 240 users accounts over possible virus contact
Uber has suspended the accounts of 240 users in Mexico who may have been in contact with drivers that ferried…
Philippines reports first virus death outside China
World
February 2, 2020
Philippines reports first virus death outside China
The Philippines reported the first death on Sunday outside of China from a new coronavirus, deepening global fears about an…
China’s isolation grows as virus toll reaches 259
World
February 1, 2020
China’s isolation grows as virus toll reaches 259
China faced deepening isolation over its coronavirus epidemic on Saturday as the death toll soared to 259, with the United…
Experts say China virus outbreak will last months at least
World
January 28, 2020
Experts say China virus outbreak will last months at least
The deadly new coronavirus that has broken out in China, 2019-nCoV, will afflict a minimum of tens of thousands of…
China curbs travel abroad as virus toll tops 100
World
January 28, 2020
China curbs travel abroad as virus toll tops 100
China on Tuesday urged its citizens to postpone travel abroad as it expanded unprecedented efforts to contain a viral outbreak…
China extends holiday to buy time as virus keeps spreading
World
January 27, 2020
China extends holiday to buy time as virus keeps spreading
China on Monday extended its biggest national holiday to buy time in the fight against a viral epidemic, as the…
China hardens virus defenses as death toll hits 56
World
January 26, 2020
China hardens virus defenses as death toll hits 56
China on Sunday expanded drastic travel restrictions to contain a viral contagion that has killed 56 people and infected nearly…
Egypt among first countries to implement plan to counter spread of new coronavirus: official
Egypt
January 24, 2020
Egypt among first countries to implement plan to counter spread of new coronavirus: official
Egypt is one of the first countries to prepare a comprehensive strategy to fight back against the spread of a…
China reports first death from mystery pneumonia outbreak
World
January 16, 2020
China reports first death from mystery pneumonia outbreak
A 61-year-old man has become the first person to die in China from a respiratory illness believed caused by a…
DR Congo makes new push to fight year-old Ebola epidemic
World
July 31, 2019
DR Congo makes new push to fight year-old Ebola epidemic
An Ebola epidemic raging in eastern DR Congo marks its first year on Thursday in a mood of fear mingled…